6 Aims and Objectives of the project Life in the countryside is associated with better living environment, social relations and security. On the other hand, life and business in the rural areas can be characterized by worse socio-economic conditions when compared to the facilities and standards availed by the inhabitants of cities. Ageing population, unemployment, inadequate infrastructure and the unavailability of services represent the main issues connected with the lower level of quality of life in the rural areas. Therefore, one of the traditional and important tasks of the regional public institutions is to contribute to the narrowing of such disparities through support for rural areas. The goal of the CesR project is to identify good experiences with the tools of the regional policy, thus bestowing a positive impact on rural employment in the field of tourism and other business sectors. Then will be aim of the project the transfer between the project partners the regional policy tools supporting the creation, expansion and at least maintenance of employment opportunities in the service sector within the rural areas. The rural areas have its own unique cultural and natural heritage facilitating the development of tourism. Business in the area of tourism is one of the few opportunities in the rural areas, bringing economic development, employment and also sustainable development without disrupting the cultural and natural heritage of the given rural region. A specific feature of tourism in rural areas is the provision of accommodation without the related services (self-catering accommodation). This sector of tourism offers significant opportunities for the development of such services with significant impact on employment, as evidenced by the positive experiences on the island of Malta. In order to successfully implement the ascertained and obtained good practices in single partner regions, it is essential to involve the representatives of the regional as well as local bodies in this process. Therefore, the project also includes 6

7 several local working groups comprising of the representatives of local public administration and entrepreneurs. The key activities of the project Management of the project and collaboration of the partners focused identification and expertise exchange of the well-established practices. Interaction with, and provision of information for, regional and local politicians and entrepreneurs on join workshops. Creating a handbook summarizing recommendations for regional and local public policies based on the identified good practices and the results of workshops. Revamping the public policy for each partner region. Partnership 1. Regional Tourism Development Board of Auvergne France, leader partner 2. Olomouc region Czech republic 3. Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Poland 4. Troodos development company Cyprus 5. County Council of Granada Spain 6. University of Latvia, Centre for European and Transition Studies Latvia 7. Regional Development Agency Mura Slovenia 8. Cork County Council Ireland Project is planned on duration of three year from January 2012 to December Project budget: Total project budget: ,00 EUR Total ERDF support: ,40 EUR Raising awareness of the need for an innovative approach to public policies for rural development and entrepreneurship in order to strengthen the attractiveness and competitiveness of the rural areas. 7

10 Cooperatives of Employment and Services in Rural areas The Regional Tourism Development Board of Auvergne General information about the region Country : France Regional Capital : Clermont-Ferrand ( inhab.) Population : thous. people Area : km 2 Characteristics of region : mountainous (and the highest peak is Puy de Sancy (m.a.s.l.) Rural areas The region, divided into 1,310 municipalities, counts twenty-seven urban units. Most municipalities in the region (91%) have less than 2,000 inhabitants. The average population of the municipalities in the Auvergne is 1,053 inhabitants. Cultivated land in the Auvergne occupies 1,496,867 ha or 57.2% of the territory (against 49% nationally). Finally, the rate of forestry in the region is identical to the national level (28%). Tourism Rich particularly with an unusual volcanic heritage, emblem of the region, the Auvergne is a green tourist resort, surrounded by nature, which also offers well-being and relaxation to its visitors, especially through its 10 spas. The most frequented tourist sites are natural sites like the

11 Puy Mary or the Puy-de-Dôme, but also the theme parks, most prominently ranking the PAL, zoo and amusement park, and Vulcania - a theme park dedicated to volcanoes. Built heritage, which particularly counts a few treasures of Romanesque art, is also very popular with visitors. Finally, the Auvergne is also a winter destination, through its ski resorts (Super Lioran, Super Besse, Le Mont Dore, etc.) and Nordic skiing. Activities and objectives of the structure The Regional Tourist Board was established in 1942 and then became the Regional Tourism Development Board of Auvergne (RTDBA) in The RTDBA is an association of elected officials, representatives of local tourist boards, consular sectors, private operators and regional groupings. The RTD- BA provides the interface between public and private actors. Its missions are to encourage the development of the tourism economy of the region and promote the Auvergne on French and foreign markets. Tourism development and observation The mission of the RTDBA in this field is to promote and support the development of tourism products (accommodation, activity providers, websites, etc.) in the region and to collect statistical data necessary for the observation of the tourist economy. The Development, Statistics and Innovation department, responsible for these actions, establishes the multi-year tourism development strategies by market and by sectors on behalf of the regional authority (Regional Council of Auvergne), and encourages innovation in this key sector of the regional economy, particularly through prospective studies. Communication and marketing Promoting the Auvergne resort is the primary mission of the RTDBA. Many actions are conducted aimed at French and foreign markets, the general public and professionals (travel agents, tour operators, etc.). These various actions include, among others, the launch of a multilingual website, publication of brochures, tourist maps and participation in trade fairs. 11

14 Cooperatives of Employment and Services in Rural areas Olomouc region General information about the region Country : Czech Republic Regional Capital : Olomouc ( inhab.) Population : 638 thous. people Area : km 2 Characteristics of region: Southern part encompassing lowlands (Haná) and northern part is mountainous (the Jeseníky mountains Praděd m.a.s.l.). The region borders Poland along a 104-km state border. Significance of the rural area The region comprises of 399 municipalities, out of which 30 carry the status of a town. Most villages in the Olomouc region (88%) have less than inhabitants. The average population in the regional municipalities stands at 1608 inhabitants. Agriculturally cultivated land covers an area of ha (i.e. 53.1% of the total area). Attractiveness of the Olomouc Region The main touristic magnet of our region is the Jeseníky mountain range, most suitable for summer hiking and offering magnificent views of its picturesque valleys. In addition, the Jeseníky mountain area offers a wide portfolio of sports activities in its winter sport resorts and thrilling attractions for the summer visitors. On the other

15 hand, central Moravia is famous for its network of cycling paths and many historical sights. Objectives and activities of the partner The Olomouc region is a self-governing institution with the general scope of an authority. The fundamental objective of the region and its Regional Authority is the general development of the region, provision of social services, education (secondary education), health care, transport (integrated public transport and road maintenance), environmental services and cultural support. Restoration of the rural municipalities and enhancing tourism are based on close co-operation with the relevant business entities, and on the financial support for their activities. Tourism development The Olomouc region is a co-founder and a significant representative of the Tourist Associations of Jeseníky and Central Moravia. These associations co-operate with a number of tourist partners that assist in developing and enhancing services for visitors to our region. The Olomouc region supports an innovative project on the borderline between tourism and rural development Regional brands. In our region, regional brand are Haná, Jeseníky and Moravská brána. Such brand provide support to the local rural entrepreneurs and, at the same time they create a network of guaranteed local and prime-quality products and services for the visitors to our region. Development of the rural areas The Olomouc region offers long-term financial support for investments in village municipalities within the Rural Renewal Program. The Programme distinguishes three main objectives, such as supporting investments in municipality assets, integrated microregional projects and the institution of rural planning. Further on, the Olomouc region participates in organizing the Village of the Year competition, which clearly emphasises co-operation between the inhabitants and the socially active life in the rural areas. Our region takes part in, and co-operates with, the management of support from the ERDF and EAFRD, which focuses, among others, on tackling the issues of rural areas. 15

18 Cooperatives of Employment and Services in Rural areas The Polish Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization The basis characteristic and aims of the partner Country : Poland Offices in Warsaw and Kraków The Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization in the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGSO PAS) is a Polish state learned institution conducting research in national and international scientific cooperation. The institute has over one hundred employees in three offices located in Warsaw, Kraków and Toruń. The Institute gathers leading scholars and researchers supporting national and regional actors and policy makers as an important scientific advisory body in Poland. The practical applications are also developed through the participation of the IGSO PAS experts in commissions conducted by the Ministry of Regional Development, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Ministry of the Environment. The Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences (IGSO PAS) is a project partner in CesR project responsible for scientific supervision, identification and transfer of good practices. The Małopol-

19 ska region as a leading tourist destination in Poland was selected for further studies within CesR project. General information about the Małopolska region The Małopolskie voivodeship is situated in the southern Poland and covers more than sq km. Małopolska is inhabited by 3.4 mln of people which places the region on the 4th position among other Polish regions. The most important tourist attractions comprise the highest mountains in Poland (Tatry), the capital city of the region (Kraków) with about objects classified as monuments, the historic Salt Mine in Wieliczka (the only mining site in the world functioning continuously since the Middle Ages), the other natural amenities (e.g. Pieniny mountains, karst plateau), religious and wooden architecture (e.g. the Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Sanctuary) as well as ski and spa centers (e.g. Zakopane). Significance of the rural area and tourism About a half of the population in Małopolska lives in rural areas and since the beginning of the XXth century, their share continues to grow. In the same time, approximately 23 % of population inhabits Kraków. The land use structure of Małopolskie voivodeship also reflects this diversity of rural areas: agricultural lands constitutes 61 % of the area, forests approximately 30 % whereas built-up lands less than 6%. The farms are the smallest in Poland (around 2,3-2,8 ha) but it might be perceived as a potential which together with favourable natural conditions and rich socio-cultural traditions contributes to the development of ecologic production. In 2010, Małopolskie voivodeship hosted about 8,7 mln of tourists (including 2,3 mln of foreign tourists). The number of beds in collective tourist establishments exceeds 68 thousands places. The touristic potential of Małopolska is impressive: five out of 13 places in Poland registered as UNESCO world cultural and natural heritage are localised in Małopolska while around objects are classified as monuments by Regional Conservator. In addition, more than a half of the Małopolska territory is registered as protected areas: there are 6 national parks and two of them are considered UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. 19

Design and creativity in French national and regional policies p.01 15-06-09 French Innovation policy Distinction between technological innovation and non-technological innovation (including design) French

The potential of the building sector in sustainable and lowcarbon strategies Arab Hoballah, UNEP SUSTAINABLE AND COMPETITIVE HOTELS THROUGH ENERGY INNOVATION - NEZEH 2015 L'INNOVATION ÉNERGÉTIQUE AU SERVICE

A usage officiel/for Official Use C(2006)34 C(2006)34 A usage officiel/for Official Use Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Economiques Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

European Union Union Europeenne African Union Union Africaine WHY LAUNCH a Virtual Campus in AFRICA? UNESCO and the African Union: In the response to the request from the African Union (AU) Heads of State

Québec WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention mission The Collaborating Centre seeks to contribute at the international level to research, development and the dissemination

DISS.ETH NO. 15802 Forthcoming Database A Framework Approach for Data Visualization Applications A dissertation submitted to the SWISS FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ZURICH for the degree of Doctor of

Improving the breakdown of the Central Credit Register data by category of enterprises Workshop on Integrated management of micro-databases Deepening business intelligence within central banks statistical

PLEASE NOTE This document, prepared by the Legislative Counsel Office, is an office consolidation of this regulation, current to December 14, 2013. It is intended for information and reference purposes

«Climate Change Impact on Water-Related and Marine Risks» Council of Europe, EUR-OPA Major Hazards Agreement European and Mediterranean Workshop (Spain), 26-27 October 2009 Jean-Claude EUDE, Director General

David Marsden Labour market segmentation in Britain: the decline of occupational labour markets and the spread of entry tournaments Article (Accepted version) (Refereed) Original citation: Marsden, David

A joint institute between LIRMM and NXP Un laboratoire commun LIRMM-NXP ISyTest, Institute for System Testing In the fast-moving world of integrated systems, test solutions are faced with two major issues:

Efficiency and innovation, since 1986 Performance et innovation, depuis 1986 Abbatescianni Studio Legale e Tributario offers a full range of tailor-made, efficient and innovative solutions to the international

Application Package Name of Organization Address Contact Tel Email Nature of Workplace Number of Employees Covered by this Application Date Submitted by Wellness Committee Members (if applicable) To be

Historical village, modern life Mougins Village, located 5 minutes away from Cannes and his famous Festival and beaches, has been given during the 11th century by the Count of Antibes to the Lerins Islands

When, not if Strategies for private companies on guarding against cyber risks Nick Galletto Partner Deloitte Marc MacKinnon Partner Deloitte When, not if Strategies for private companies on guarding against

INSTITUT MARITIME DE PREVENTION For improvement in health and security at work Created in 1992 Under the aegis of State and the ENIM Maritime fishing Shellfish-farming Sea transport 2005 Le pilier social

Promotion of bio-methane and its market development through local and regional partnerships A project under the Intelligent Energy Europe programme Contract Number: IEE/10/130 Deliverable Reference: W.P.2.1.3